About the Position: This position supports the mission of the Program integration Division. The Program Integration Division is part of the Special Staff, and the Chief of the Division reports directly to the DHA Deputy Director and it is located in Falls Church, Virginia. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Support the Chief, Program Integration Division in the development and implementation of congressional and legislative strategies to promote the strategic goals and objectives of the ASD(HA) and Director, DHA. Respond to written and verbal requests for information from Members of Congress, their staff members, as well as professional staff members from the defense oversight committees. Prepare evaluations of program status and compliance with legislative requirements, and organizes and summarizes data for senior DoD officials to prepare them for meetings with OSD(PandR) on Congressional issues, meetings and hearings with Congress. Assist in the management of the DHA/OASD(HA) process for responding to congressional requests by analyzing, evaluating, and assisting in interpreting the Congressional request.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for Program Analyst GS-0343-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: aassisting with responses to congressional requests; aiding in the evaluation of program compliance issues; and interacting with Congressional staff/Members of Congress. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Basic Requirements for Program Analyst GS-0343-14: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:assisting in the coordination of legislative affairs; monitoring program compliance issues; aiding in the preparation of materials for defense congressional hearings; and interacting with Congressional staff/Members of Congress.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Planning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingResearch and Data AnalysisWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13 Grade level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14 Grade level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk